Macron Calls Emergency Summit for EU Leaders February 17

French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit of European leaders for February 17, 2025, in Paris, amidst rising tensions with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine and NATO. The urgency for the meeting follows President Trump's controversial direct negotiations with Russian President Putin, which have alarmed European allies, leading to concerns over a potential erosion of NATO’s collective defense principles. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski labeled Trump's approach as 'reconnaissance through battle,' emphasizing the need for Europe to respond decisively to U.S. actions. While the summit aims to unify European leaders in addressing these challenges, some, like Alexei Pushkov, suggest that the gathering may yield little new information or strategies. The details regarding the attendance of various leaders remain unclear, as does the specific agenda for the discussions. Overall, the summit reflects Europe's growing anxiety over its geopolitical stance and the implications of U.S. foreign policy.